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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 38.01 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 38.01 and 26.73 is: 36.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 38.01 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/38.01 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 38.01 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 1,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016.01/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.84

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